§ 12. Captain Bellengerasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that staff brassards were not universally adopted by headquarters of formations serving overseas; and whether he will give orders to discontinue the present practice of wearing these insignia in public places?
§ Mr. EdenI am aware that brassards were not worn on all occasions by staff officers in formations overseas. Arm bands, however, serve a very useful purpose when staff officers visit other headquarters or troops on duty. I am examining the question whether they should be worn in public places by officers when not on duty.
§ Captain BellengerIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that if there should be any attempted landings either from the air or from the sea, these staff officers 1060 showing their staff insignia would probably be the first to be attacked by the enemy?